Transport Manager

Transport Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Husqvarna is a world leader in outdoor power products for forestry and lawn and garden products care. We are also one of the leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.
In 2005 the Husqvarna Group had sales of SEK 29 billion and an average of 12,000 employees. North America and Europe are the major markets, and the Group maintains production and sales facilities in more than 100 countries. Husqvarna products are designed for both consumers and professional users, and have established a world-wide reputation for performance, quality and reliability.

The Swedish operations are located in Huskvarna, where approximately 1800 employees work in the areas of marketing, high-technology research, product development and production. Well-known brands are Husqvarna, Jonsered, Partner, Dimas, McCulloch and Flymo.


Objectives
The overall objective of the central logistics department is to improve service and cost of warehousing and transport.

Key operational responsibilities
" existing and new transport set-ups to/from and within Europe
" land transport, overseas shipping and air freight, air express courir
" purchasing and implementation
" follow-up and development

Reporting to
The logistics manager.

Competencies needed
" several year's experience in the field of logistics and transports
" skilled negotiator
" analythical, ambitious and driven

Experience of the logistics of Husqvarna and formal logistics training/education are merits.

Languages
" Fluent in English and preferably also in Swedish

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before 2006-09-26 :